Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

NC Community Colleges; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Community College invites applications for an Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The role involves delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction across classroom, laboratory, online, clinical, and field settings.

Instructors maintain documentation, pursue professional development, and support student success from entry through completion and career readiness. Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree in EMS, paramedic-level credentials, and at least three years of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in EMS or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Current credential at the paramedic level is required.
• Minimum of three years of active experience in emergency medicine or prehospital care at the paramedic level is required.
• Current North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) Level I EMS Instructor credential at the paramedic level is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional methods and experience delivering didactic, psychomotor, and remediation instruction is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, employees, clinical and field partners, and other stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned EMS courses across classroom, laboratory, online, clinical, and field settings.
• Plan and deliver current, accurate, and engaging instruction aligned with curriculum and standards.
• Use pedagogy, simulation, and instructional technology to support student learning.
• Evaluate student knowledge and provide timely feedback and remediation.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi and communicate expectations clearly.
• Coordinate with program director on textbooks and equipment selection and maintenance.
• Maintain safe instructional and laboratory environments and report safety concerns promptly.
• Coordinate student laboratory, clinical, and field experiences with sites and staff.
• Maintain required documentation and track student progress with appropriate systems.
• Advise students on academic progress, credentialing, and career planning.
• Maintain accessibility and respond to students professionally.

Skills

EMS experience

Parademic credential

Teaching credentials

Instructional knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in EMS

Bachelor’s degree in EMS or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Randolph Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

MINIMUM COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Benefits Available

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:

Closes: 12/01/2026

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services Programs and provides high-quality, student-centered instruction across classroom, laboratory, online, clinical, and field settings. The instructor facilitates learning, evaluates student achievement, advises and supports students, maintains required instructional and program documentation, pursues professional development, and contributes to the continuous improvement of EMS courses and programs, including Advanced EMT. Consistent with RCC 2.0, the position advances Access, Connection, Experience, and Success by removing barriers, strengthening relationships, providing relevant learning experiences, and supporting students from entry through completion and career readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate degree in EMS or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current credential at the paramedic level.
• Minimum of three years of active experience in emergency medicine or prehospital care at the paramedic level.
• Current North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) Level I EMS Instructor credential at the paramedic level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional methods and experience delivering didactic, psychomotor, and remediation instruction.
• Ability to maintain required professional credentials and meet applicable NCOEMS, clinical, field, and institutional requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, employees, clinical and field partners, and other stakeholders.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in EMS, education, or related field.
• NCOEMS Level II EMS Instructor credential at the paramedic level.
• National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification.
• CEVO/EVD instructor certification.
• NAEMT instructor credentials in relevant disciplines, such as EPC, GEMS, EVOS, PHTLS/ITLS, and AMLS.
• AHA instructor credentials in relevant disciplines, such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Canvas or the ability to satisfy the RCC Canvas competency requirement before independently teaching and managing an online or technology-enhanced course.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Student Learning

• Teach assigned courses for the full duration of scheduled instruction in classroom, laboratory, online, clinical, and field settings, as applicable.
• Plan and deliver current, accurate, and engaging instruction aligned with approved curriculum, course outcomes, regulatory expectations, and program standards.
• Use appropriate pedagogy, simulation, instructional technology, and regular and substantive interaction to support student learning across delivery formats.
• Evaluate student knowledge, skills, professionalism, and clinical performance; provide timely, specific feedback and remediation when needed.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi using the established College template and clearly communicate course expectations, evaluation criteria, schedules, and required documentation.
• Select or recommend textbooks, instructional resources, supplies, and classroom or laboratory equipment in consultation with the program director.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized instructional and laboratory environments; monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.

Clinical, Field, and Laboratory Coordination

• Coordinate student laboratory, clinical, and field internship experiences with approved sites and program personnel.
• Enter laboratory, clinical, and field internship requirements and schedules in Platinum Planner or the College-designated tracking system.
• Provide or review required orientation and onboarding information before students begin clinical and field experiences.
• Work directly with students and site partners to obtain schedules, resolve scheduling conflicts, and arrange additional or replacement experiences when needed.
• Review, verify, approve, return, and monitor laboratory, clinical, and field internship documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Visit and support students at clinical and field sites as required; communicate student progress, concerns, and site issues to the program director.

Student Support and RCC 2.0

• Maintain appropriate accessibility and respond to students in a timely, professional manner.
• Advise assigned students regarding academic progress, program requirements, credentialing, career preparation, and employment planning.
• Use relationship-rich, service-focused communication that helps students navigate processes, connects them with the appropriate resource, and makes the next step clear.
• Identify barriers to student access, connection, experience, or success and collaborate with College offices to support persistence, completion, and career readiness.
• Support College and program recruitment, onboarding, retention, and completion initiatives.
• Communicate significant student needs, progress concerns, and recommended interventions to the program director while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Program, College, and Professional Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate instructional records, reports, grades, attendance, schedules, and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum review, accreditation and compliance activities, advisory processes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain currency in EMS practice, education, instructional technology, and applicable standards through professional development and discipline-related activities.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and announced co-curricular activities.
• Maintain professional, responsive, and collaborative relationships with College units, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to meet contracted duties, professional obligations, and student needs.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.
• A commitment to institutional service by proactively seeking opportunities and actively contributing to student engagement, College initiatives, and community partnerships through participation in committees, student organizations, outreach activities, mentoring, and other service opportunities.
• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.